A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 994277 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 994337 epoch_slot_no: 737 block_no: 994229 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1468 time: 2018-05-12 01:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x63a3b2741a56289bd532d40a98e4db786c9bd09d3ea9f5996e310e163ca24728Block Operator
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